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My experience presenting at several national conferences

As I stand before the audience, my heart races, and a nervous energy courses through me. At just 16, I’m delivering my research at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s national conference, an event attended by over 4,000 scholars, many of whom are seasoned professionals in the field. The scale of the gathering is…

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What’s a “Dear Colleague” Letter?

Did you know that “Dear Colleague” letters are often used to encourage others to cosponsor, support, or oppose a bill. “Dear Colleague” letters concerning a bill or resolution generally include a description of the legislation or other subject matter along with a reason or reasons for support or opposition? A “Dear Colleague” letter is a formal…

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South Africa trip – visiting the Johannesburg townships

We started our journey in South Africa by visiting the townships of Johannesburg. It was sad to see some of the living conditions of these neighborhoods, but I love how this shaped their everyday lives. Despite the challenges of their environment, the residents of the townships persevered. The residents had made it clear that lots…

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Closing the Digital Gap in Chicago

On Dec 1, 2023 I conducted a session bringing together over 200 people in Chicago to discuss the topic of digital divide in Chicago. We discussed how can we use emerging technology to close the digital divide and support the future workforce. The session included Congressman Danny K Davis, members of Chicago Innovation & Office…

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Why write a book on online bullying for kids?

I decided to write a book for kids about online bullying because it’s such an important and pervasive issue facing young people today. With social media and digital devices being such a big part of kids’ lives from an early age, online bullying has sadly become extremely common. Kids are being harassed, humiliated, and tormented…

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